CAD Technician

About the role

We are currently searching for a Junior level and Senior level CAD Technician to support our Southwest Region located in Austin, Houston, McKinney, Rockwall, Round Rock, San Antonio, or Tyler, TX.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to engineers using OpenRoads Designer to create roadway plan sets and perform minor design work on roadway projects
• Contribute to project production sheets by adding dimensions and laying out plans, title and detail sheets on production sets of plans
• Prepare minor mathematical calculations and quantity calculations for roadway/bridge projects
• Work with engineers to develop 3D models using both OpenRoads Designer
• Research applicable design codes and guidelines to ensure design compliance
• Research design options and documents findings
• Cover coordinates assignments with project team and supervisor
• Perform quality control reviews of design plans and calculations
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
• Be a team player and assist other groups as needed

Requirements

• Associate degree from a technical or four-year school
• Experience in OpenRoads Designer
• 3-15 years of prior experience with roadway drafting
• Under 3 years experience will be evaluated if applicant has a degree in Computer Aided Drafting or similar field
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment
• Valid driver’s license and a satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work within a team environment

Bonus Points

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work within a team environment

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• Wellness incentives
• Student Debt Retirement Match
• Additional voluntary benefits

Pay

Competitive compensation

Schedule

Positive work/life balance

Skills

• OpenRoads Designer

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• Wellness incentives
• Student Debt Retirement Match
• Additional voluntary benefits

Company Information

Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities. At Volkert, we pride ourselves on providing all of our employees with competitive compensation, positive work/life balance, and professional development opportunities, as well as fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace in all of our offices nationwide.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Volkert is an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services. Texas